We all know that a smile adds to our appeal, especially when it comes to dating. However, when our teeth are in less than excellent shape, it prevents us from sharing our happy disposition with others.
While some fear going to the dentist due to the possibility of dental negligence, there are plenty of qualified professionals that have a long track record of excellence. Essentially, it is simply a matter of finding one you can trust.
With that concern out of the way, here are five ways you can improve the look and state of your teeth.
Obtain braces
Have a set of teeth which aren’t quite straight? Braces are an excellent way to being your pearly whites into alignment. By applying constant pressure to your upper and lower set of teeth, your teeth and roots will be forced to adapt to the alignment being forced on them.
Pain isn’t as much of a problem as people fear – there’s a little soreness after they are first installed, but it fades after the first week.
The biggest issues revolve around cleanliness – food can make them smell if they aren’t cleaned out every day, so it’s important to be vigilant on that front.
It also takes eighteen months to two years for braces to do their thing – however, the look of your teeth now compared to how they will be at the end of the term make this downside worth the hassle.
Install implants
Have gaps in your smile for a variety of reasons? Don’t put up with the stigma of having a missing tooth – get an implant installed.
This is done by drilling into the jaw bone beneath an empty gap and then installing the implant. The bone repairs itself in the weeks that follow, cementing the implant tooth in place.
While they can be pricey, they last a long time – up to 25 years for the best models, and they are covered by private insurance (and in some nations, by government health plans).
Get a veneer done
Have unsightly teeth that makes you self-conscious about your smile? A veneer can transform them into a set that a model would be proud of.
A dental veneer applies a layer of porcelain over the surface of an existing tooth, replacing chips, cracks, and discolouration with a smooth, white surface.
Done properly, a veneer permanently adheres to the surface of teeth it is bonded to. Anything that would break them, like falling mouth-first on a sidewalk, may cause a veneer to become unattached.
Use whitening products
Coffee is the drink that fuels the working class, but it has a nasty side effect. It stains your teeth over years of consumption, making it tougher to look at yourself in the mirror as you age. Fortunately, their brilliant white appearance can be restored using whitening products.
From strips to toothpaste, the substances in these oral cosmetics bleach the surface of your teeth, making them appear whiter over weeks of usage.
Brush and floss daily
As onerous as it can be for some people, having a set of teeth one can be proud of comes down to regular oral hygiene. By brushing and flossing after every meal, the sugary substances that cause cavities will not have a chance to degrade your teeth.
Make a habit of this and some of the steps mentioned above may become unnecessary.
